Army Depot to Be Built in Cobourg
Defence Minister Claxton announced a $3.5 million Central Command ordnance depot to be built at Cobourg on 125 acres near Oshawa. Construction starts in 2-3 months, employing about 1,500 people, mainly civilians, and housing 18 000 army items from toothbrushes to tents. The site leverages rail and dock facilities with possible overseas use after the St Lawrence Seaway is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobourg
Defence
Claxton
Central Command Ordnance Depot
St. Lawrence Seaway
Clamton
Willl
Ajax resident Fred T. W. Bunting dies after heart failure
Fred T. W. Bunting of Beatty Avenue Ajax died in his sleep about an hour after a heart failure following a trip to Ottawa. He was 54, born in Pickering, and had worked as a Pickering general store operator and Toronto probation officer. Survived by Vera Burling, two sons Jack and William, and sister Eva Bunting Ajax. Plans were to move to Strathroy in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ajax
Fred T. W. Bunting
Beatty Avenue
Ottawa
Bunting
Ruddy
Whitby
Mr. Bunting
Oshawa Hospital
Frederick Thomas Wesley Bunting
Pickering
Richard A. Bunting
Brereton Bunting
Ireland
Frederick T. W. Bunting
Toronto
Downham Nurseries
Ontario
Quebec
Vera Burling
Jack
William of
Orono
Eva Bunting
Strathroy
Baptismal Sunday Sees Six Babies Delighted in Wesleyville
In Wesleyville six babies were baptized Sunday morning: Joam Carel Nichols, Sandra Elizabeth Payne, James Henry Nichols, Frederick Ray McBride, Leslie William Ford, and Richard Irwin Miles. The day also featured visits among local families including the Nichols, Payne, McBride, Miles, Mason, and Ford households with neighbors and friends sharing in tea and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joam Carel Nichols
Carrol Nichols
Sandra Elizabeth Payne
Howard Payne
James Henry Nichols
Clarence Nichols
Frederick Ray MecBride
Earle McBride
Leslie William Ford
Archie Ford
Richard Irwin Miles
Trevor Miles
Former Crone Boy Visits Lodge In England
A letter to Mr. W. J. Riddell from England recounts Colin Taylor’s visit to a lodge and the Provincial Lodge of Past Grands. The writer, Provincial Grams Master of Stepney District for 1951-52, praises Taylor as a keen member and expresses thanks and wishes for future meetings with Brothers in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
W. J. Riddell
Colin Taylor
Brother Taylor
Stepney
Enumerators Appointed For County Of Durham
The final list of census enumerators for Durham County is set to start June 1. District No 1 is led by Ray Dilling with supervision by Bowmanville, while District No 2 is led by Harold Crow in Newcastle. Enumerators for District 1 and 2 are listed with assigned district numbers and homes in Bowmanville and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County of
Durham
Durham County
Ray Dilling
Bowmanville
Harold Crow
Glorie Piggott at Jr Carnival in Orono
Reading jumbled program notes shows Glorie Piggott at a Wednesday event in Orono for a local carnival at the Orono Arena. The misread text references a dance show and bingo with boys present, hinting at a community gathering with performances and games.
Carnival draws crowd at Orono Orphans charity event
A lucky hundred dollar prize highlighted a busy Carnival at the Harvey School grounds raised for Orono Orphans. Dancers and games entertained attendees while proceeds benefit the orphans with ticket holders listed alongside winners and donors from Port Hope, Millbrook, Newcastle and surrounding areas.
Orono United Church Rededication Plan Details
Orono fish and hunt club to host July 15 and 22 rededication events at Orono Oddfellows Hall with films on wildlife and a forest fire, plus refreshments. Parallel updates note new church edifice deadlines, two Sundays for four services, July 15 at 2 00 and 7 30 p.m. and July 22 at 11 00 a.m. and 7 00 p.m. Committees organized to arrange the momentous occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono Oddfellows
Oron Fish and Hunt Club
Ontario Department of Lands and Forests
Ken Tolmie
Lindsay
Orono United Church
Reguar
Clarke Township Divides School Area bylaw Withdrawal
At a May 19 special Clarke Township Council meeting, a bylaw to divide the township school area withdraws former school section No. 2. The bylaw passes after three readings, creating a separate school section No. 2 while the remainder stays as a township school area. Education minister approval required. bridge emergency to receive immediate attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Township
Clarke
Evening Auxiliary Met At Mrs. C. Billings
The Evening Auxiliary met May 17 at Mrs. Carl Billings home. Mac Allin led the business session planning donations to the new Hospital and a Klim milk case for Africa. Guest speaker Mrs. A. E. Billett spoke on Community Friendship amid readings and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Billings
Mac Allin
Africa
A. E. Billett
Hampton
Orono
Tolerance Honored Voice Highlights Canadian Unity
The Durham County Jr Farmers met at Orono town hall with many juniors in attendance. Guest speaker Major John W. Foote V C urged tolerance and strong character for Canada and the British Empire, praising immigrant contributions and urging more access to immigration. Lions club host noted, and plans for a field day and hospital equipment purchase were set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Foote
Canada
U.S
Lion Frank McMullen
Bowmanville Memorial Hospital
Sid Rutherford Addresses Education At Orono Institute
The Wo man’s Institute of Orono held a May 18 meeting in the town hall council chamber presided by Mrs. O W Rolph. Mr Sid Rutherford spoke on citizenship and education stressing discipline and choosing appropriate schools and teachers. A vote of thanks was given for his thoughtful message and officers were installed for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Rutherford
Woman’s Institute
Orono Town Hall
O. W. Rolph
Robinson
Institute
Maple Grove
Copeland
Mr. Rutherford
The Happy Years Coming to Royal Theater
The Happy Years arrives at Royal for Thursday and Friday May 24 25. The film promises family friendly fun from grandpa to junior with adventures and misadventures of youth. Based on Saturday Evening Post stories it delivers lighthearted humor for a happy holiday screening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal
Grandpa
Little Junior
Evening Post
Eleven Contestants Viewed For Honors At W C T U Contest
The Silver Medal Contest at Orono May 18 featured seven girls led by Muriel Gibson and four boys led by Clifford Days. Judges Miss K Stewart Mrs Hare and Rev Turner awarded medals and all contestants received books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C.T.U
Orono
A. B. Eustace
James Brown
June Wood
Turner
Joan Carbury
Gloria Piggott
Doreen White
Elaine Sutcliffe
Beryl Reichrath
Dianne Phasey
Muriel Gibson
Allan Days
Milton Rainey
Bert Verey
Clifford Days
K. Stewart
Hare
Rev. Turner
H. Walsh
God Save the King
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Oshawa
Europe
Halifax
Piggott Construction Company
Wesleyville
George Martyn and
Lynn
Dorothy
Muriel Mason
Mrs. W. Mason
Carroll Nichols
Shields
Sid Lancaster
Dorglia
Newtonville
W. Nichols
Alfred
Port Hope
Freddie
F. McBride
Roy Nichols
Mr. and
Mrs. A. Peters
Jane
Morrish
Ted King
Peterborough
Bent Binsted
Hubert
Evelyn
Belleille
Ken Green
Childrens Aid Society
Affternoon
Arnold Austin
Barrowclough
Zion
Harold Barrowclough
S. C. Mills
Brooking
Cecil Sleeman
Enniskillen
Bro. Riddell
Fred Wood
Enumerators
Darlington
W. R. Pickle
Helen Gordamer
Elmer Cox
Katherine M. Hamilton
Mary Niddery
Frank Pascoe
Kenneth Roblin
Neil Stewart
Wilfred Harpke
L. Bowne
Wilbur Baskerville
M. 8
Glorie Piggott
Mr. Daughter
Mr. Piggott
Tory
Orono Orphans
Evi Glorie Piggott
Alfred Twho
Bowas
Harvey School
Mumber
Leonard J Henderson
W. Elson
Robert Armstrong
Port. Hope
Gladys Trenouth
George Halford
Anthurpsa
Helen Chislett
Mark Wickett
Millbrook
Aliie Payne
Newccastle
Herbert Hancock
Orono Fish and Hunt Club
S. S.no. 2
Ed. Graham
Barbara Simpson
Dora Morris
Ruth Allin
Dawn Moffatt
Mrs. Billings
John W. Foote
Jr. Farmers’ Annual Meet
Durham County Jr Farmers
County
E. A. Summons
A Barr
Mr. Barr
Scotland
Boys
Westminster Abbey
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Buckingham Palace
Balmoral Castle
Farncomb Legresty
Betty McHolm
The
Ox R
Hazell White
Chicago
Jean Noble
Jr. Girls Homemaking Club
Murray Lord
Ray Challice
Farncomb Legieskey
Sec
Treas
Merril Vancamp
John W. Foot
V. C
Newcastle Lions
Pather and Son
Lion Keith Aiken
United States
Hitler
Mr. Eustace
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